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2019-04-12 07:15:04
Is wearing splint for long time for tmj disorder harmful? How can I judge whether a tmj splint (with braces) is improving my condition or not? Please help.
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You can wear the splint it wont cause you any harm. Please go for an opg (Full mouth Xray) for recent condition. Recent check up is also required.
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Dont discontinue anything without dentist's openion.

Answered2019-04-18 02:23:42

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hello sir for this you need to get clinical checkup from doctor who gave you splint so that they can make it from your previous records the condition and any improvement can be is there

Answered2019-04-13 05:56:06

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